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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.32, 716.12 and 233.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.32, 716.12 and 233.86 is: 350.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.32 : 716.12 = 233.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.32/716.12 = 233.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.32x = 716.12 × 233.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.32x = 167,471.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,471.82/477.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.86

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